Flubber
Solution A: 1 1/2 C. Warm Water, 2 c. Elmers Glue, Food Coloring Solution
B: 4 tsp. Borax, 1 1/3 C. Warm water,
Mix solution A in one bowl, mix solution B in another bowl. Dissolve both well. Then just pour solution A into solution B, DO NOT MIX OR STIR! Just lift out flubber.
Silky smooth finger paint
In a saucepan mix one cup cold water, 1/4 cup salt, two tablespoons cornstarch. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and keep boiling/stirring until as thick as pudding. Pour into separate containers and add various colors food coloring. Let cool, then paint with your fingers. It does not work well with a brush, but applies exceptionally smooth with fingers, and dries to a silky smooth finish. This lasts about two weeks in the refrigerator
Silly Putty
Mix well 2 parts White Glue (Elmer's) 1 part Sta-Flo Liquid Starch If you use Elmer's School Glue instead of regular white it doesn't bounce or pick up pictures.
Sidewalk chalk
2 C. Water, 2 C. Plaster of Paris, 2 Tbl Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry) ,Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape over one end.
Combine and stir together. Let stand a few minutes. Place tubes on cookie sheet lined with foil or wax paper. Pour mixture into holders, let stand until semi-firm. Remove holders and let dry completely - ready to use in about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. *(reminder, never pour plaster down sink)
Play Dough Recipe
4 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 cups water
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup cream of tartar
Mix all ingredients in a sauce pan. Cook and stir over low/medium heat until play dough is completely formed and no longer sticky. Allow to cool slightly before storing in an air tight container or zip lock bag.
Variations:
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Add one package of unsweetened powdered Kool-Aid to your playdough to give it a great smell.
The Jelly Bean Prayer
Place jelly beans in a clear baggie or glass/plastic container. Add this prayer to the outside of container.
RED is for the blood He gave.
GREEN is for the grass He made.
YELLOW is for the sun so bright.
ORANGE is for the edge of night.
BLUE is for the sins we made.
WHITE is for the grace He gave.
PURPLE is for His hour of sorrow.
Pink is for the new tomorrow.
A bag full of jelly beans colorful and sweet, is a prayer, is a promise, is a special treat.
